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Somdev, Yuki to play in Chennai Challenger

Chennai, Jan 28 IANS | 1 year ago

India's highest ranked singles player Somdev Devvarman (97) along with Davis Cupper Yuki Bhambri (171) headline a field of 32 in the PL Reddy Memorial ATP Challenger tennis tournament to be held here from Feb 3 to 8.

Five other Indians - Jeevan Nedunchezhian, Saketh Myneni, Sriram Balaji and Ramkumar Ramanathan - have been given wild card entry into the main draw of the event that offers a total prize-money of USD 50,000.

Briefing the media here Tuesday, Tamil Nadu Tennis Association president MA Algappan said: "It is a privilege to conduct the event in memory of PL Reddy, a keen tennis lover and an able administrator. I am grateful to the Shriram Group for coming forward to be the Title Sponsor for this prestigious tournament being held in Chennai after 18 years."